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60WinTim wrote:I hate to go against the theme of this thread, but the Pacer-Wolves game is now listed on DirecTV ch 750!!!

Q12543 wrote:Oh, I've got plenty of pessimism to spread around!

- We have two guys that are good at creating offense with both volume and efficiency in the half court. They are the same two guys that are the most prone to injuries.

- We lack shooters. It's nearly impossible to win consistently in the NBA these days without multiple guys that can knock down 3's. Oh, and Flip historically eschews the 3 for the open mid-range 2-pointer - which happens to be the worst shot in basketball.

- It will become apparent very quickly that Zach LaVine and Andrew Wiggins suck at putting the ball on the floor and getting all the way to the basket against NBA half-court defenses. Think Wes Johnson or Shabazz Muhammed. We better hope they turn into good shooters eventually. Speaking of last year's pick.....

- Shabazz Muhammed is skinnier - who cares!? He still can't dribble, pass, or go right - none of which a Navy SEAL training routine will fix. Like Wiggins and LaVine, we better hope he develops a consistent outside shot. That left-handed push shot will take him only so far and there really isn't anything else he can do.

- Mo Williams and Thad Young were mediocre last year. Mo because he's getting older and Thad because he was relied on too much. If we have to rely on these guys carrying a big load due to injuries/struggles with other guys, we're in trouble. They aren't cut out for it.

- JJ Barea is still on the roster. 'Nuff said.

- Ricky Rubio's shot won't be "fixed". It's too late. All we can hope for is slight improvement. Oh, and his lack of a contract will indeed be a distraction, as he visibly grows frustrated with yet another losing season.

- Anthony Bennett doesn't know what he wants to be when he grows up.

- Gorgui Dieng.....Ah shucks, I can't say anything bad about Gorgs.


And that's a wrap!